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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Boston Tea Party: Tea, Taxes, and Trouble (This episode is for Max Hanna!)

from Real Cool History for Kids · host Angela O'Dell

Episode 180: The Boston Tea Party: Tea, Taxes, and Trouble (This episode is for Max Hanna!) In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we travel back to colonial Boston to learn about one of the most important events leading up to the American Revolution! Why were the colonists so upset about tea taxes? What did "No taxation without representation" mean? And what happened on that cold December night when colonists disguised themselves and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor? Join us as we learn about courage, freedom, and one of the moments that helped lead America toward independence. 🎧 Families: Be watching for something NEW coming soon to the Real Cool History for Kids homepage! Soon, listeners will be able to send in episode requests using their own voice recordings and leave short audio messages and reviews about what they're learning through the podcast. You might even hear your voice featured in a future episode! 📚 Patreon families can find printable resources and activities to go along with this episode inside Patreon.

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